Forward Deployed Engineer; FDE - Remote

Position: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Remote
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring.

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The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and deploying AI-powered solutions within client environments. Working as part of client-facing delivery teams, this role partners with senior engineers and consulting leads to implement scalable, production-ready systems for healthcare payers and providers.

FDEs contribute directly to solution delivery-translating defined requirements into working systems, building integrations, and supporting deployments. While primarily focused on engineering execution, the role also operates in client settings, requiring strong collaboration and the ability to support technical discussions with both engineering and business stakeholders.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Solution Implementation & Delivery

* Build and deploy AI-powered solutions, including LLM-based workflows, copilots, and automation tools in client environments

* Implement integrations between AI models, APIs, and enterprise healthcare systems

* Translate defined solution designs into high-quality, production-ready code

* Contribute to end-to-end delivery by supporting development, testing, and deployment activities

* Hands-on Engineering

* Develop solution components using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL) and engineering frameworks

* Work with distributed systems and cloud platforms to support scalable, reliable deployments

* Assist with data preparation, prompt configuration, and model integration for AI-driven solutions

* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development and deployment

* Client Delivery Support

* Work alongside senior engineers and consulting leads in client engagements across healthcare payer and provider organizations

* Support technical discussions and working sessions with client stakeholders

* Help execute on defined project plans, timelines, and deliverables

* Contribute to iterative development cycles, incorporating client and team feedback

* Collaboration & Translation

* Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, platform, and product teams, to deliver integrated solutions

* Translate technical requirements into actionable development tasks

* Communicate progress, risks, and technical considerations clearly within the team

* Support alignment between technical implementation and client expectations

* Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

* Document solution components, integration points, and deployment processes

* Support knowledge transfer to client technical teams to enable adoption and sustainability

* Contribute to reusable implementation patterns, assets, and playbooks

* Success Measures

* Delivers high-quality solution components that meet performance, reliability, and security expectations

* Contributes effectively to end-to-end client delivery efforts

* Demonstrates strong execution in translating requirements into working systems

* Communicates clearly within teams and supports client delivery activities

* Builds capability in both technical implementation and client engagement over time

* Demonstrates the ability to design and develop prototypes with a clear path to production, ensuring solutions are scalable, supportable, and can be transitioned effectively to production engineering teams

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for…